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This paper is dedicated to the medical–geographical assessment of seven regions in the Republic of Kazakhstan where national parks have been designated that have potential for ecotourism development. The authors have grouped the regions by the level of population morbidity in order to identify their regional medical–geographical parameters and background (reference) characteristics. A medical–geographical map chart of the Republic of Kazakhstan showing the complex of natural focal diseases has been produced. Administrative regions with different medical–geographical risk levels have been identified. This makes it possible to develop detailed medical–environmental monitoring programs, combined with organizational and management actions in areas visited by tourists.
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Dikareva, T.V., Koroleva, E.G. Background medical–geographical assessment of regions with high environmental tourism potential in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Arid Ecosyst 7, 155–160 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1134/S2079096117030040
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